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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [London](/search?region=London) 4. Pimlico Nursery # Pimlico Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Nov 2023) · Westminster Adult Education Service, Lupus Street, Pimlico, SW1V 3AT · Westminster Number of places 16 places Age range 1–3 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 Local authority Westminster About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Pimlico Nursery, established in 2013 and operated by Westminster Adult Education Service, provides outstanding childcare for children aged 1 to 3 years. 30am to 5pm, the nursery places children's well-being at the heart of its approach. Staff foster secure and affectionate bonds through sensitive interactions, ensuring children feel safe, confident, and free to express themselves. The curriculum is rich and inspiring, designed to foster readiness for school and beyond, with a focus on developing independence in personal care from a young age. This includes encouraging children to tackle challenges and learn through exploration, supporting their natural curiosity and love of learning. The nursery provides exceptional support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), with highly trained staff who create precise plans in partnership with parents and other professionals to help children flourish and make rapid progress. With a strong emphasis on communication skills, staff use various methods like pictures and gestures to help all children find their voice, including those learning English as an additional language. The nursery celebrates diversity, providing a culturally rich and varied curriculum that includes regular outings to places like gardens, libraries, theatres, and farms, expanding children's knowledge and understanding of the world. While specific details on the outdoor space are not highlighted, the nursery encourages outdoor learning through activities like scavenger hunts, and children are encouraged to set themselves physical challenges, such as climbing. Staff are highly qualified and experienced, continuously enhancing their professional skills, and are dedicated to helping each child achieve their best. What it's like Staff prioritise children's well-being, fostering secure bonds through sensitive interactions. Children feel safe, confident, and express themselves freely. Staff serve as excellent role models, setting high expectations for behaviour, which children emulate, showing care and helpfulness towards others. Outstanding Holistic Development SEND Support Cultural Richness Independent Learners ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pimlico Nursery Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10308415 Lead inspector Sarah Crawford Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237076)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463123) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pimlico-nursery-sw1v-3at-ey463123) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pimlico Nursery Last inspected 28 November 2023 · Sarah Crawford Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff prioritise children's well-being, fostering secure bonds through sensitive interactions. Children feel safe, confident, and express themselves freely. Staff serve as excellent role models, setting high expectations for behaviour, which children emulate, showing care and helpfulness towards others. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff are firmly committed to helping each child in the setting to achieve their best. They carefully create a rich and inspiring curriculum which fosters children's readiness for school and beyond. - The manager and staff value the diversity of the families using their setting and are extremely welcoming and inclusive. They work very hard to engage all parents and develop strong partnerships. - The manager invests in the staff team and encourages staff to pursue their passion for childcare. Staff are highly qualified and experienced and have excellent opportunities to enhance their professional skills and knowledge. - Staff support children to gain excellent communication skills and readily praise them for their speaking and positive interactions. They skilfully teach children other ways to communicate, such as using pictures and gestures. - Staff are passionate about providing a culturally rich and varied curriculum, including regular outings outside of the setting, to expand children's knowledge and understanding of the world. Inspection #10308415 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237076) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are delighted by their children's rapid progress since joining the setting, especially with their social and communication skills. > They appreciate that staff provide them with books and simple activities, such as an outdoor scavenger hunt, to help them to continue children's learning outside of the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exceptional. The manager ensures that staff are trained to a high level so that children with SEND have a skilled team around them. Staff devise precise plans and work in close partnership with parents and other professionals to help children to flourish and make rapid progress towards their individual goals. Outdoor space The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or physical play, but mentions staff provide useful advice and help parents to access local services, and provide books and simple activities, such as an outdoor scavenger hunt, to help them to continue children's learning outside of the setting. It also states that children set themselves challenges, such as climbing the big ladder to the slide. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: November 2013 - November 2023 Outstanding - March 2018 Good - October 2014 Good - November 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Pimlico Nursery ### What stands out about Pimlico Nursery? ### How does Pimlico Nursery support children with SEND? ### What size of nursery is Pimlico Nursery? ### Is Pimlico Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### Which funded places does Pimlico Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Pimlico Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Pimlico Nursery. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable <0.2 mi ### play2talk London · SW1V 2NY ](/nursery/play2talk-pimlico-sw1v-2ny-2740300) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Hatching Dragons Westminster London · SW1V 2QF 4.3(29 reviews) ](/nursery/hatching-dragons-westminster-sw1v-2qf-2588366) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Bessborough Community Nursery London · SW1V 2JD 4.5(14 reviews) ](/nursery/bessborough-community-nursery-sw1v-2jd-ey431839) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### The Angel Nursery Community Nursery London · SW1V 3AG 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-angel-nursery-community-nursery-sw1v-3ag-135104) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Millies House Nursery & Pre-School London · SW1P 4NJ 4.9(28 reviews) ](/nursery/millies-house-nursery-pre-school-sw1p-4nj-2595849) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Busy Bees Battersea Nursery and Pre-School London · SW8 5BP ](/nursery/the-battersea-nursery-and-pre-school-academy-sw11-8dx-ey550531) [See all nurseries in Pimlico →](/search?q=Pimlico) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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